Comb



May 27, 1930. H. J. RIES 1,760,778

COMB

Filed July 17, 1929 EN WITNESS .2:

ATTORNEY BY Mk6.

Patented May 27, 1930 UNITED STATES HENRY J. RIES, OF IOWA. CITY, IOWA COMB Application filed July 17,

This invention relates to improvements in combs. a

More particularly, the invention relates to improvements in combs of the type that may be carried in a pocket, pocketbook, or handbag of the user, or may be made the part of a" toilet kit for traveling or the like.

An object of the invention is to provide a comb as above characterized that may be conveniently manipulated or folded to form a compact case of a durable character adapted to exclude dust and dirt.

It is also an object of the invention that the teeth forming the comb may be supported forseparate pivotal movement and thereby enable the comb to be substantially self-cleaning.

A further object of the invention is that for gripping the case will serve as a means and rigidly holding the teeth a comb. 7

Other objects of the invention relating to details of construction will appear in the detail description to follow. v

The invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a when folded, I

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the comb whenunfolded and ready for use,

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the comb. at a time'whent-he case has been opened,

Figure/.tis a sectional view on line H of Figure 2, and

1 Figure 5 is a fragmentary'detail view when when used as perspective view of the comb looking at the teeth of the comb when unfolded or extended as in Figure 2.

Referring to the drawings more particularly 1O designates generally the supporting or bottom section of the comb case, and 11 the lid or top section therefor. v

i The bottom section of. the. case may be made of any suitable light and durable material and comprises an elongated rectangular plate with each end terminating in an upturned lip 12. The lid or top section 11 comprises an elongated rectangular plate with an edge portion suitably turned to form a 1929. Serial No. 378,976.

sleeve 13 adapted to fit between the sleeves 1% formed on the associated edge of the bottom section 10. A pintle pin or rod 15 is extended through the sleeves 13 andl land thereby providing a hinge for the'sections 10 and 1 i The lid 11 fits between the lips 12. The

lips 12 taper toward the hinged edge of the bottom section 10 as best shown in Figure 4,

and the bottom section and lid areshaped a in cross-section to correspond with'the shape of lips 12 as shown. The free or front edge of the lid is formed with a downwardly extending lip 16 which is serrated Fig. 5 to provide teeth 17 for the purpose of which will later'appear.

' rod or wire 18 is supported between the forwardends of the lips 12, said rod carrying a multiplicity of teeth 19.v Each toothcomprises. the usual shank portion tapering to a point at its outer'end. The inner end of each tooth is formed with a head 20 which is pierced with an opening adapted for looselyreceiving the rod 18. The teeth 19 are spaced by suitable washers 21. -The teeth arefree to swing upon the rod18 and rest upon the bottom section lowh'en not in use, or be swung to the position shown in Fig ures 2, 3 and 4 and rest upon anvupturned lip 22 formed along bottom section 10. v p

As shoWn in Figure 1, with the teeth 19 arranged to rest. upon the bottom. section 10, thelid 11 may be'closed andv its lip 16 seated upon the heads'of the teeth 19. In this way a compact and artistic comb case is provided. Also the comb is kept. free from dust anddirt. a r

. When it is'desired tousethe comb it is onlynecessary to lift the lid llIand permit the teeth 19 toswingoutwardly to their extended position as shown in Figures" 2, 3, and 4. hen in their extended position the teeth rest upon the upturned lip or flange22 and the lid is closed to bring its lip or flange 16 upon the teeth and allow; its serrated. edge 17 to engage the teeth for rigidly holds ing the same as shown in Figure 5. f

' When usingthe comb the case should be grasped between the thumb and forefinger as shown in and this causes the teeth to be gripped between the lid and bottom sections of the case. In this manner the teeth are rigidly held as long as the user grips the case as described.

It should be noted that with the teeth free for individual swinging movement, it is made possible to cause self-cleaning thereof. This is due to the movement between the teeth when folding or un'fo'lding'the same. V'lhis self-cleaning action is of value the appended claims.

I claim: 7 I 1. A comb comprising a case, and a multiplicity of separate and independent teeth 7 pivotallysupported by the case and capable of beingswung to an unseen position within thec'ase and also "capable of being swung to a position to extend from the case and serveto form a comb.

2. A comb comprising a case, a multiplicity of separate and independent teeth pivotally supportedby the case and capable ofbeing swung to an unseen position within the case and "also capable of being swung to a position to extend from the case and form a comb, and cooperating means carried by the case whereby the teeth may be held rigidlyin their extended position. v I

3. A comb comprisinga case including an elongated bottom section and a lid therefor,

a multiplicity of separate and independent teeth pivotally supported on a common axis in the bottom section'and capable of being swung to lie within'said bottom section, and also capable of beingswung to extend from the bottom section'and form a comb and cooperating means between the lid and hottom-section, whereby the teeth may be held rigidly in their extended position.

l. A comb comprising a case including-an elongated bottom section, and'a lid hinged to oneedge thereof, a multiplicity of separate and independent teeth pivotally supported adjacent the other edgeof the bottom section and capable of being swung inwardly to lie upon the bottom section, and permit the lid to enclose the same when in-its closed, position. j

5. A comb comprising a case including an elongated bottom section, and a lidhinged to one edge thereof, a multiplicity of separate and independent teeth pivotally supported on a c'ommona'xis adjacent the other edge of thebottom section and capable of being swung inwardly to lie upon the bottom section, and also capable of being swung to extend from the associated edge of the bottom section and form a comb, and co-operative means carried by the bottom section and lid whereby the teeth may be clamped in their extended position.

6. A comb comprising a case including an elongated bottom section, and-a lid hinged to one edge thereof, a multiplicity of teeth pivotally supported adjacent the other edge of the -bottomhsectiion and capable of being swung inwardly to lie upon the bottom section and also capable of being swung to extend from -the associated edge of the bottom section and formacomb, and opposing lips or flanges carriedby the bottom section and lid whereby the teeth may be clamped in their extended, position.

7,? A com'b comprising a-case including an elongated bottom section, and a lid hinged to one edge thereof, a multiplicity of teeth pivotallysupported adjacent the other edge of the bottom section and capable'of being swung inwardly to lie upon the bottom section and also capable ofbeing swun'gto extend irom'the associated edge ofthe bottom section and "form a comb, inwardly turned lips carried by the bottom section and lid whereby the teeth may 'be clamped against movement when in their extended position.

8; A comb comprising a'case including an elongated 'bottom section, and a lid'hingedto one edge thereof, a multiplicity of teeth pivotally supported adjacent the otheredge of the bottom section and capable of being swun inwardly to :lie upon the'bdttom section, an 7 also capable of being swung to'ex'tend from the associated edge of the bottom section and form a comb, an inwardly turned 'lip formed uponthe bottom section on which the teeth may rest, when in their extended position,

and a similar lip formed uponthe free edge of? the lid'whereby the lid and bottom sectionmay be used for clamping the teeth-in their extended "position. p

'9. A comb comprisingacase includingan elongated bjottomsection, ali'dihinged to: one edge thereofia multiplicity of teeth pivotally supported adjacent the other edge o'fthebottom section and capable" of being swung-inwardly to lie upon the bottom section 'and also capable-of being. swung to 'exten'd'from the associated edge o'fth'e bo'tto'm se'ctionand formacomb, an in-wardly'turned' lip formed upon the bottom "section on which the teeth may 'restwhen in'their extended position, a similar lip for'me'dfupon the free edge of the lid whereby the lid and bottom section may be used for clampingthe'teeth in their-extended position, and teeth formed upon the saidteeth, Y 7 I r 10. A comb, comprising agcase including an longatedbottom section, a lid section hinged toone' edge thereof, a multiplicity of free'edge of'the lip'ion' saidj'lid"for'engaging:

separate and independent teeth pivotally supported adjacent the other edge of the bot tom section, and spaced from each other, said teeth capable of being swung inwardly to lie on the bottom section, and also capable of being swung outwardly to extend from the case and form a'comb, and cooperating means carried by the bottom and lid sections whereby the teeth may be clamped in their extended position.

v 11. A. comb, comprising a case including a bottom section, a lid section hinged to the rear edge of the bottom section, said lid having an inwardly extending serrated flange 15 at its free end, a multiplicity of separate and independent teeth pivotally supported adjacent the front edge of the bottom section and spaced apart from each other, said teeth ca-. pable of being swung inwardly to lie upon,

,-, the bottom section, and also capable of being swung outwardly to extend from the case to form a comb, the serrations of the aforesaid flange defining teeth adapted to extend between the spaced apart comb teeth and clamp the same in their extended position.

HENRY J. RIES. 

